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Porsche 911 vs. BMW M8

When comparing the Porsche 911 to the BMW M8, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. The BMW M8 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911 versus the BMW M8, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Porsche 911 versus BMW M8 Pricing

For a new model, the Porsche 911's price is between $124,247 and $283,371, with the BMW M8 priced between $137,228 and $161,360.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 379 horsepower, and the BMW M8 base engine makes 617 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The M8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are sports cars, the BMW M8 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more trunk space.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$124,247 - $283,371

Used Asking Price:

$130,652 - $306,526

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

15.2%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$137,228 - $161,360

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.2%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 40

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1 / 40

Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars

9 / 40

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Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

34 / 40

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Body Styles

Convertible

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Targa 4, Targa 4 GTS, Targa 4S, Targa 50 Years Porsche Design, Turbo, Turbo S

Trim Levels

Competition

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

379 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

331 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.113 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

617 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.144 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

18 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

304 / 406 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

15 / 22 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

302 / 442 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

Not yet available

Front Leg Room:

Not yet available

Front Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Rear Head Room:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

Not yet available

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

4.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

70.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

33.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

29.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

46.9 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

81.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3354 lbs

Width:

79.7 inches

Height:

51.1 inches

Length:

177.9 inches

Wheelbase:

96.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4295 lbs

Width:

84.1 inches

Height:

53.6 inches

Length:

191.8 inches

Wheelbase:

111.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/40ZR19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted alloy

Tire Size:

275/35R20